JULY 2025

 Posted to Duty Ron (RE: Unexpected Plea Deal for Kohberger case) Uploaded to YT on 06/30/2025

Thank you for the excellent coverage. As for those who may have spoken unwisely to, or about this channel, those individuals need to look within themselves very thoroughly for the "why" they felt the need to make certain comments. As for this plea deal on one hand, it saves the survivors/civilian witnesses from the trauma of testifying, it ends the possible decades of appeals that would have been filed and it hopefully ends the flow of painful comments made by those who have only attended twitter law school (a very good Mark Bederow-ism). On the other hand these families should have been shown the courtesy of a face to face statement from the DA as the families will continue on carrying the pain of these losses matched with knowing that this entity is still living even though a limited life. While it would be horrific to listen to, I hope that there is a proffer which may give loved ones some answers.

Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: Reaction to Farm Hacks) Uploaded to You Tube 0n 06/30/2025

From this time forward, whenever I see that iconic scene from the John Cusack movie Say Anything or hear the Peter Gabriel song " In Your Eyes" I will think of...slightly confused Scottish Highland cows. Bet you thought I would say Morgan Gold.😜  Reaction videos to farm hacks is a good theme for future videos. Not everyone who wants to start their own (micro or regular) farm has sense and skill set.

Posted to Courtroom Confidential (RE: Kohberger plea deal-life w/no parole w/no appeal) 06/30/2025

The combination of Josh and Kevin Fixler was perfection in regards to relaying information to viewers. Trying to think from a legal perspective I can see the advantages of this particular plea agreement. However from a personal perspective I do think that somehow there should have been a face to face (at least on ZOOM) meeting with the families. One of the families made a post on social media that this swift action with only an email notification was the last of a long list of failures by the DA's office in the opinion of this particular family.  As painful as it would be to hear, I hope that part of the plea agreement gives some answers to the family. In another channel's chat/comment section, one person had an excellent idea that should be part of this plea agreement, Kohberger can never profit either by money or by fame (book/movie deals/interviews) regarding himself and his crime. I am guessing that even if that were included in this plea agreement, there would be nothing to stop a Kohberger acquaintance or family member profiting from his crime.  

Posted to the Lawyer You Know (Read postverdict interviews:witnesses, jurors, attorneys) 06/30/2025

A Peter and Papa Tragos analysis is always entertaining and informative. Random thought: Is it just me or did Brennan's statement sound like Morrissey in that infamous "hostage" video? While the statement attributed to Morrissey (I am not certain if the statement was published or as a result of an interview), "The jury has spoken." sounded like the brusque, gruff, basic manner of how Brennan proposed the basic OUI sentence immediately after the verdict. I did think the Judge was up for the max (2.5 years incarceration) should Brennan have proposed that option. With Judge Cannone threatening sanctions in pre trial (before trial 2) which could impact any attorney's livelihood in the chilling affect of denial of future pro hac vice appointments, I cannot really blame Alan Jackson for being unhappy with certain individuals.

Posted to LTL Media (RE: Conversation with attorney Nan Gallagher on Kohberger) 06/30/2025

This was a very informative conversation between LTL Media and Nan Gallagher. I think that the narcissist in BK, wants everyone to realize how clever he is. While being caught would seemingly would give most people pause, a narcissist needs to maintain their illusion of superiority. They crave an audience. Unless giving details of his crime is part of the plea agreement, I think that BK will eventually give details but only to a publisher or to an interviewer. While criminals may not be allowed to profit monetarily from their crime, I believe that BK values fame far more than money.

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: civil attorney for K.Read, Damon Seligson) 06/30/2025

That was a great interview. Without seeing Damon Seligson in action taking depositions, he seems eager and quite able to take on this case where the other side appears to be imitating 2 Commonwealth criminal trials that tried to "blame the girl".  I am not sure what the financial benefit would be, but at least ethically the O'Keefe family might wish to change the named party of this civil suit to cite the primary individual responsible for the mishandling of the investigation of the criminal case which began with the discovery of Officer John O'Keefe on the front lawn at 34 Fairview Road in Canton Massachusetts. I hear that former investigator has plenty of free time since leaving his employer.

Posted to LTL Media (RE: Bryan Kohberger Change of Plea Hearing) Uploaded to YT 07/02/2025

Interesting what BK's former advisor/professor says about the aspect (serial unalivers and other extreme criminals) perhaps being attracted to a particular course of study. I am not sure about HIPAA and other individual rights, but I would like to see a mandatory psych evaluation before entering this field of study with mandatory evaluation updates during the field of study right along through Masters and PhD programs. For example, SA perpetrators target a particular subset of humanity. They often place themselves scarily close in particular jobs which allow regular contact with this subset. What about workers who deal with dangerous chemicals/materials? Ideally they should have regular physical checks including scans and blood work. Known danger requires precautions to be in place for what might or could happen. If not for ethics, then for liability, I would hope all institutions of learning pay close attention to what can happen when problems are missed due to inattention or ignorance. I wish for eventual healing to all of the victims' families and friends. They cannot forget, but they can continue their lives in honor of their loved ones.

Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Possible Criminal Charges - Lively/Baldoni) Uploaded to YT 07/02/2025

I am sure that the legal profession is appreciating all of this business from various parties. IMO this is a colossal waste of money by fueled by celebrities with microscopic levels self-awareness along with nanoscopic abilities to "read the room".

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Plea Change by Bryan Kohberger) Uploaded to You Tube on 07/02/2025

Agree with ant completely.There were LE and prosecution issues early on. There was the way evidence was gathered by LE and certain statements made to the media by the DA's office. I am sure those individuals were afraid of the reasonable doubt that would be left with the jury. Unfortunately the parents were left out of the conversation which has made a few of them quite angry. I know that it will not bring anyone back, but I would like to know WHY. I have certain assumptions based on BK's college experiences, but that is only speculation on my part.

Posted to BrokenBaker (RE: Statement disagreeing with the Karen Read Verdict) 07/02/2025

I agree with Baker, that statement does have a ChatGPT vibe to it. It sounds rote, mechanical and without feeling. No mention of defense witnesses who have faced online harassment. No mention of threats to those on YT who did commentaries on both trials of Karen Read. No mention of the jurors who have been defamed by some, threatened by a few and not even thanked by the Commonwealth for their 8-week long service. The time for effective fighting for Officer John O'Keefe should have begun on January 29, 2022. Paper grocery store bags, red Solo cups and a leaf blower have become iconic symbols of the massive failure of the hearts and minds of those who pledged to protect and to serve. They appear to feel no shame. Without acknowledging shame, I fear that there will be no growth. Change will have to come from elsewhere. That time will be the election in Massachusetts on November 3 2026 (primaries on September 15 2026).

Posted to Courtroom Confidential (RE: Case Updates) Uploaded to You Tube 07/02/2025

I am torn between the offering of the plea to BK or going to trial. As Josh has said, trials are no guarantees of punishment or even a conviction. The WHY will haunt me, even as an onlooker to these legal commentaries. IMO this person would not be writing a book or giving interviews for financial gain. I feel what he wants most is fame. He desires to have his name immortalized. I am afraid that is exactly what will happen. My thoughts are with the families and friends of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. 

Posted to The Behavior Panel (RE: Interview w/mother in Nova Scotia, missing 2 children) 07/04/2025

I agree with Mark, the pieces of guilt, regret, fear from Malehya Brooks-Murray is due to the fact that these 2 children disappeared on her watch. I also agree the pronoun changes are due to her recently no longer being with her partner. My guess, the partner was supposed to watch/listen for the children. She blames herself but also her partner, Daniel Martell. Staying with him was far too painful. The guilt and pain in that house must have been palpable. Hence her taking her baby and going to her mother's house. I feel the children wandered, fell into something (water, cave) which prevented the dogs being able to locate them. I am so sorry for all involved.

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Verdict and Jurors in Sean Combs trial) Uploaded

The soft and sad, "I'm so sorry" by ant at the conclusion of this video was evocative of this whole mess. I would like to see an additional video on the federal prosecutors. Will they issue new indictments? Do they know the missteps? The reading on the jury was both illuminating and scary. It was the responsibility of the prosecutors to adequately educate the jurors regarding how victims are chosen for their weaknesses, are then groomed to accept mistreatment and finally isolated from protectors. Leaving such a situation is immensely difficult. Prosecutors in general HATE to lose. While federal prosecutors are like that but usually far more careful before setting a case in motion. Admittedly the jury element is often the wild card. This verdict sounds like jury nullification. Jury nullification is when the jury disagrees with the case law/evidence/indictments and goes somewhat rogue.  My mind tries to make order out of the chaos, but this end makes no sense.

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: Kohberger Plea Deal discussed) Uploaded 07/03/2025

I believe the plea deal was for the best. If the two Karen Read (and now Sean Combs) jurors prove anything, it is that they are the ultimate wild card in the legal process. Their verdicts can amaze or perhaps confirm your expectations or even sadden you. I wish that the judge had asked that question that will haunt the families for the rest of their lives...WHY?  BTW I also speculate that BK wants infamy more than financial gain. He wants immortality in that pantheon of those who commit complex redrum. Noting his educational path, I wonder if there is any psych evaluation for students following that course of education into advanced studies for the Masters and Doctoral programs? For example, many SA perpetrators usually position themselves close to their chosen prey via job choice and residence. As for autism being a mitigating factor in Kohberger's case, I doubt any legal basis for that inclusion. While a criminal might have some autistic traits, most autistic individuals are not criminals. Most autistic individuals would be more likely to be the victim of a crime rather than a perpetrator.

Posted to Collier Landry (RE: Updates) Uploaded to You Tube 0n 07/03/2025

Nice to see you Collier. Yes, social media is a double-edged sword. In the case of Karen Read's 2nd trial, it helped. In the case of the jurors who found her not guilty (except on OUI), her defense team, defense witnesses and YT analysts; social media can be a place of personal attacks, unsettling threats and worse. In the Kohberger case the plea ends any possibility for appeals or parole, thus ending the pain of possibly decades of family attendance at various hearings. Unfortunately this is not the fact in Collier's situation. I do wish the judge had asked Kohberger to elucidate as to the WHY not just an affirmative answer for each count of redrum. As for Sean Combs jury, delivering only 2 guilty verdicts on the lesser charges did shock me. Due to trigger issues, I did not follow details of the Sean Combs case. Obviously the prosecution did not prove their case. They certainly did not make the jury understand what makes the victim stay with the abus3r for years without leaving. 

Posted to Nik Starow (RE: Brian Walshe evidentiary hearing - Trooper Bukhenik) Uploaded 07/04/2025

Argh these Massachusetts State Troopers are the "gift" that keeps giving to the defense in all Commonwealth trials. Confiscating far more tech items that were listed on the subpoena may give rise to "fruit of the poisonous tree" eliminating enough evidence to make conviction of the defendant impossible due to (ironically)...reasonable doubt. The label and treatment of "the oldest child" sounds like a very Morrissey move. Trooper Bukhenik appears as sketch as usual. It is more than depressing to see yet another trial being afflicted by utter incompetence and unprofessionalism.

Posted to Lawyer Lee (RE: Bryan Kohberger Plea Agreement) Uploaded to YT on 07/04/2025

My impression is that the prosecutors did not properly communicate with the families.  2 of the 4 families felt disrespected, not consulted and even ignored by the Prosecutor's Office. Yes I think the plea agreement had the best chance of assuring that this defendant, now a convicted criminal, be held accountable for this horrific crime. I would have included one more item in this plea, forcing BK to answer the question, WHY? The inclusion of the word, "premeditation" was important, but not enough to remove the "WHY?" from the minds of the survivors and the families. As for future interviews with criminal, IMO he is not after money, he wants the fame, he wants to be on THE list of "horrendous crimes of the the 21st century" and most of all he wanted to be in control of the narrative. That control that he now has is probably what is haunting and angering the families and the survivors.

Posted to LTL Media (RE: Convo with Mazza Media) Uploaded to You Tube on 07/06/2025

It took a village of dedicated souls and one woman with an indomitable spirit to beat a Commonwealth that appeared to be bereft of ethics or sense. I especially appreciated the YT channels who stepped up when MSM did not. Social media is a double-edged sword which at its best can distribute news and facts and at its worst can threaten and defame. Immense love and respect to those who continued to do trial commentaries using logic, truth and critical thinking. 

Posted to Microdots Clips (RE: Alan Jackson's Full Fiery Statement Read) Uploaded to YT 06/25/2025

I am no fan of Hank Brennan. The only time he showed any humanity was allowing the penalty for the OUI conviction to be given immediately after the verdict instead of dragging the penalty phase out for weeks or even months. Admittedly Brennan wanted out of Dedham ASAP. However his recommendation for 12 month probation (minimum for an OUI without priors) shocked me. I assumed he would go for the max of 2.5 year incarceration. I got the feeling that Judge Cannone was up for that max sentence as she indicated (paraphrased) that, "...so just the regular first time charge then?"  Another random oddity was Hank Brennan's post verdict statement. It was worded oddly similar to that infamous "hostage video" Michael Morrissey made. I found Michael Morrissey's post verdict statement, "The jury has spoken." more of what I would have expected from Brennan. These trials have been something out of a scriptwriter's fever dream with more deviations from our (U.S.) Constitution that I can count. I hear that at least one movie is being made about these trials. IMO they do not need anyone to write dialogue...it is all right there in the pre-trial and trial transcripts.

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: Compilation of 20/20 interviews on Read case) 07/06/2025

The "McAlberts" and Proctor acted as expected in their cosplay as innocent victims of a (ironically) conspiracy. It is almost amusing to see them exhibit such clueless behavior.  These individuals have now given attorneys in any future criminal or civil hearings a treasure trove of admissible evidence.  As for the interviewer, I gave up on MSM years ago. This interview did not change my opinion. The questions were even more leading than Hank Brennan's directs. MSM is irrelevant, lazy and closer to gossip than dispensers of verifiable data. They are basically dinosaurs looking up to the sky seeing the approach of New Media (YT) swiftly encroaching on their territory. They seem to be oblivious to the fact that an extinction event is happening.

Posted to Scott Rouse (RE: Prison Interview w/Lori Vallow Daybell) Uploaded to YT on 07/06/2025

I know the horrific crimes that this woman been convicted of yet she sounds SO cheery, upbeat and amiable. Probably not permitted, but I would love to see analysis of more routine video of her doing things like a phone call, a Zoom meeting and daily interactions with her "pod-mates" (sounds like a college dorm). Is her enthusiasm for the sake of the interviewer, the viewers and her jailers?  I understand she is a narcissist, but there seems to be more going on (or actually going wrong) inside her. QUESTION: Does this person present as more than a narcissist? Is she someone who has that particular personality disorder matched with something else such as megalomania?

Posted to Broken Baker (RE: What is happening in Massachusetts) Uploaded 07/08/2025

Also a Brookline Massachusetts woman in custody was discovered breathing but unresponsive. She did not make it. No further news as of this comment. While the cause may have been medical not police initiated, when this happens on the DA Norfolk County's watch you have to be suspicious. At the very least, she was not properly assessed either medically or psychologically before being put in confinement. At the worst, well imagination will take one to a horrific destination. Baker asked what to do about this. Well at this point "re-homing" seems to be the Commonwealth's response to incompetence and corruption. Seemingly those in these positions of power do not have the will or the intelligence to change. The Feds are not The Avengers or The Justice League. Do not look to them for a deus ex machina. The only hope for the citizens/taxpayers residing in the Commonwealth is the election that is scheduled for November 3 2026 (primaries on September 15 2026).

Posted to The Young Jurks (RE: Re-homing of Troopers including Bukhenik and Tully) 07/08/2025

3 points to be addressed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:  (1) Obviously Morrissey must go. If he chooses not to run for re-election in 2026, then whomever he endorses should be looked at with extreme skepticism. (2) This action of embedding LE in DA's office is rare in the U.S. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is one of very few places in the U.S. where that happens. Whatever the convenience may be in embedded officers at a DA's office is obviously vastly exceeded by the dangers as seen in the Read, O'Keefe, Birchmore, Walshe and Delgado-Garcia cases. (3) All academies in Massachusetts responsible for training future entrants into LE need an extreme overhaul regarding curriculum, instructors and administrators. Colonel Geoffrey Noble is the new/current head of the MSP. Will he do any of that, I am unsure at this point. What registered voters/taxpayers of the Commonwealth CAN DO is vote in the November 3 2026 election (Primaries are on September 15 2026).

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Discussion with AuntieDebbb) Uploaded to You Tube on 07/08/2025

I do not agree with every opinion voiced on this channel, but then I do not come here (or anywhere on YT) to spend time in an echo chamber. Echo chambers are boring, predictable and stifling. A precursor of the echo chamber, tribalism worked best before this planet's population was connected by global travel, published (as in actual paper books) data and the internet. Anyway keep trying to teach us the U.S. Constitution Kurt, eventually we will learn 😉

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Will Thomas, trans-swimmer loses titles) Uploaded on 07/08/2025

Like any large organization whose views blow in the direction of each new political administration, IMO Penn bowed to the power of money not fairness.  As for identity, I cannot speak to anyone's vision of themselves. However professional and amateur sports can uniformly maintain fairness in competition and safety for its participants by instituting/abiding by simple numbers regarding, muscle mass, bone density, lung capacity, hormonal levels. It is not rocket science, it is biology.

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Was there really an Epstein List) Uploaded to YT on 07/09/2025

Seems plausible that there was a list, but as ant read it could be a mix of passengers on airplane, potential invitees, one-time visitors and of course "the regulars". While I am sure that computer files were wiped by certain parties, I just wonder as very little data assembled in the 21st century disappears due to the double-edged sword of the internet. However is there a magic journal buried under a rock on an isolated island, maybe but when or if found the names will be meaningless in regards to legal punishment or social shame.

Posted to Nik Starow (RE: Statement by Boston Police Commissioner Cox on Dever) 07/102025

THANK YOU to Nik Starow for his timely coverage. Some basic political history: Michelle Wu was elected Mayor of Boston in 2021. If not re-elected her term ends in January 2026. She is up for re-election on November 4 2025. Mayor Wu appointed Cox Commissioner of BPD in 2022. I have no data on Wu's performance as Mayor of Boston as that is not the area of the Commonwealth where I currently live and vote. However Commissioner Cox lost any trust or even goodwill back on January 29, 2022 when BPD Officer John O'Keefe was found unresponsive on the front lawn of now former BPD officer, Brian Albert. The lack of BPD presence, with no observable professional involvement or even showing a passing interest concerning the case of Officer John O'Keefe is quite revealing. Commissioner Cox in expecting his statement concerning Dever to be believed puts him into a magical (aka wishful) thinking category. This mode of cognition is antithetical for the leader of a large police department. He should simply leave on his own volition before being...re-homed.

Posted to The Behavior Panel (RE: Denali Bremer - Convicted of Murder for Hire) 07/10/2025

When I see these creatures cosplaying as humans (btw, talking about the convicted criminals NOT The Behavioral Panel😉) be interviewed about their crimes I always wonder, when could that human have been directed towards a different path? An ethical and civilized society should have the capability and will to save the children and the defenseless who unable to save themselves. However, I agree with Greg, Denali Bremer can never be allowed to live outside of a cage beyond its surrounding fences and armed guards. 

Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Special Prosecutor Hank Brennan Fee for Read Trial) 07/10/2025

I agree that Hank Brennan's fee is not the worst part. I mean he showed up, complained a lot, did most of the prosecution directs and I think all of the crosses. He also may have made it improbable for anyone else to be tried or even indicted (at least on a Commonwealth level) for leaving Officer O'Keefe on that lawn January 29 2022. Beyond the SP fee and the cash that went to the clown show aka LE, I think that the Taxpayers--WTF award goes to Aperture LLC. At this interestingly named company (check out the video game Portal) there was a prosecution expert witness with a PhD (and is/was? a company VP) who enjoys cosplaying as an un-alived LE while simultaneously doing a audition for Blue Man Group along with a second expert witness (possibly still with the same company) who was a wishful thinker with dreams of diplomas who cannot tell his bytes from his bits.

Posted to the Lawyer You Know (RE: Peter Tragos talking about KR trial-related news) 07/11/2026

Peter apologizing for tech issues while being on a CRUISE around GREEK Islands was both charming and infuriating🤣🤣🤣🤣 Anyway back to reality as AJ would say, Interesting how Commissioner Cox's final statement in that interview was "...I was in Michigan". Ironically in a MSM interview when asked why Brian Albert did not exit his house to help LE on January 29 2022, Albert's answer was, "...I am Boston not Canton PD...."  Last I heard was that the communities of Canton and Boston were BOTH in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For the geographically challenged (looking at you Commissioner), the state of Michigan is located in the same country as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and only a 10 hour car drive away from Boston. The level of incompetence is off the charts. Current Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu (whose office will be on local/Boston ballot November 4 2025), appointed Cox to his position of Commissioner on August 15 2022. For clarity, that date was approximately 6 months after January 29, 2022. That is the date that one of Cox's "people" BPD Officer John O'Keefe was found unresponsive on the front lawn of now former BPD officer, Brian Albert. Yet Cox is clueless or maybe it is the fault of that new virus, "The Dever Disorder" currently sweeping certain LE departments and political centers in Massachusetts. 

Posted to Dave Neal(RE: Lively's attorneys subpoena Google for creators' data) 0712/2025

So I forget how did this all start? Oh yes, a pushy actor accustomed to beauty and celebrity privilege tried to get a director and writer credit on a movie that she did not have any part in the purchase of or in the film's creative development. This pushy actor had become the co-star and employee of another actor, new to the field of directing who also co-owned a production company called, Wayfarer. Now Lively's attorneys are attacking the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution? To quote a famous IP, this is "looney  tunes". I hope that Google/YT tells Lively's attorneys where to file their subpoena. Fun fact, I keep getting "MINT MOBILE" commercials on my YT subscriber feed. I am very very close to blocking the commercial's presence due to my snark and not wanting to see RR's smiling face seemingly every time I access my subscriptions. 🙄

Posted to LTL Media (RE: Commissioner Cox and Officer Dever)Uploaded to YT on 07/12/2025

HOPE TO SEE 50K subscribers description on this channel SOON!    IMO Officer Deaver/Dever  and Commissioner Cox are confabulating. Looking at that interview with Commissioner Cox, it appears that he may have caught that new memory virus seemingly sweeping  LE and certain positions of power in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The Dever-Deaver Disorder. Michael Cox was appointed to Commissioner of the Boston Police on August 15, 2022, by Mayor (of Boston) Michelle Wu. While Cox may not have been the first time Mayor's top choice as Commissioner she did appoint him to that office. Coincidentally Mayor Wu is running for her second term with election day for that office to be on November 4 2025. Asking Mayor Wu about Commissioner Cox's recent statements could prove interesting.

JUNE 2025

 Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: Part 4 of family history damage due to cult) Uploaded on 06/02/2025

All of the children removed from parental care went through h3ll. I am sure many have buried the abus3 and mistreatment under layers of new, perhaps manufactured, memories simply to survive. It may be that life partners and close friends who have never been in a cult are a necessity for those born-ins. Even never-ins have emotional wounds from life experiences, but at least are familiar with the reality of life. Thank you to Jenna for being so brave and kind to share these experiences with all of us. There are lessons to be learned valuable to anyone still within, never-in or emerging from the control of a cult.

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: Defense Expert Witness Matthew DiSogra)  06/02/2025

I am here to announce publicly that I should never be put into a trial as an expert witness, as a civilian witness or as anyone testifying to anything. I had watched the testimony of Mr. DiSogra multiple times on multiple YT channels. I had thought hmm, he looks familiar. Until this video I did not know why.🫢

Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: Part 5 of family history damage due to cult) Uploaded on 06/03/2025

Those who have escaped the physical confines of this cult that masquerades as a benevolent entity promising only good things, still have emotional, perhaps even physical, scars. Essentially staying with your family can develop into staying within a toxic group therapy situation.  In group therapy you do have the choice of moving away from this group possibly containing such archetypes as the bully, the gas-lighter, the narcissist, and the denialist. However being related to the members of such a "group" makes it so much harder to distance yourself.  It is fine to "keep the door open", however; do not sit at that metaphorical door, waiting for those who may never appear. One's children, neighbors, new friends are those who can be the companions on this journey forward. I agree with Jenna Miscavige that these videos do teach, inform and maybe even give someone a clarity that is new and wonderful. Thank you for that kindness and generosity of spirit.

Posted to LVCopsTV (RE: Testimony of Officer Dever) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/03/2025

I agree with the other comments. A police officer with memory issues should be taken off all duties until a psychiatrist can certify said officer fit for duty. A police officer who lies under oath should be removed from LE permanently. Either way, this officer's next job should be in signing up with an employment agency to enter a less stressful career.

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: In Court at Karen Read Trial-jury viewed) 06/06/2025

Sounds like Mr. Forman spotted several infamous confabulists regarding this case. As for the gruff, pugnacious, wildly rude LE, well welcome to the Commonwealth. Admittedly not all LE is like that, but they do seem to congregate at certain locations.😉

Posted to antphrodite (RE:Elon Musk removed from Trump's Inner Circle) Uploaded 06/06/2025

Well I was 180-degrees wrong. I had thought that Elon Musk was there to use Trump, gather whatever intel he could and then split knowing that Trump was untrustworthy. I suppose the whole twitter debacle should have been a clue as to the inner man that is Elon Musk. As for Trump being on Epstein's list, beyond those passenger manifests for a few plane trips and island parties I highly doubt that full list will ever be known, too many rich and powerful entities. I agree with ant, there was no benefit for Trump to align himself with Epstein. Now as for Trump's (adult) progeny well that would be another story...or reading?

Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: Are Ex-Scientologists Dumb?) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/08/2025

Without hearing vocal tones or seeing emojis, it is hard to judge the motive of that question. Let's go with Occam's razor in that the question is simply coming from someone who has no experience with a cult. I would imagine (am a never-in) ex-Scientologists, especially those born-in, once out of a cult may have to learn how the real world works regarding relationships, jobs, schooling and even family. While having a learning disability and being in a cult are not mutually exclusive, the damage done to those in a cult is more emotional than intellectual. BTW I also look up words unfamiliar to me.  A very kind and gifted teacher with whom I was lucky enough to have classes with, put me on that path. I am surprised that a cult would be that open to education. QUESTION: Was the available dictionary just a regular version sold anywhere or somehow "expurgated" and published by this cult?

Posted to Lawyer Lee (RE: Asking ChatGPT on marks on Officer O'Keefe's arm w/image only)6/7/25

ChatGPT has had its share of controversy. Early in this AI's  existence a lawyer used ChatGPT for referencing cases that supported the defendant (might have been re: airline-related suit). I gather the AI got creative and referenced non-existing cases! However in this instance as only an image was used, I am inclined to accept this AI's "opinion" with a high degree of likelihood. I especially enjoyed that Lawyer Lee, thought to determine if ChatGPT had "bias". I am certainly not for AI replacing humans, however in this specific case of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read, I believe that ChatGPT could manage trial 2 with more appropriate judicial pronouncements, decisions and opinions...plus highly unlikely that ChatGPT would sigh or hyperventilate, no promises though on buffering. 😜

Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Australian Psych says Blake was in love with Baldoni) 06/07/2025

I have learnt more about Blake Lively than I ever wanted to know. IMO (am not a mental health expert or anything more than an observer of celebrities), I disagree that she "fell in love with Baldoni".  I think that Blake Lively has long used her appearance and connections (especially since she married Ryan Reynolds) to get control of a movie set. Her ideas, her opinions, even dialogue and scene direction was listened to more often than not. Does Blake regret her decisions regarding the lawsuit? Of that I have zero doubt. Blake Lively misread Baldoni's gentle treatment of trying to accede to her demands and bargaining, as weaknesses that she could control. She was drastically wrong. Everyone needs to put their egos under control, settle these cases, sign those NDAs and move on.

Posted to Observe (RE: Part 2 Karen Read Case - Brian Higgins Trial one) Uploaded 06/07/2025

I agree that KR is strong-minded, short-tempered and probably has a more than healthy-sized ego. None of that, as Observe says, leads to absolute certainty of guilt in this tragedy involving Officer John O'Keefe. The texts between KR and BH were silly, adolescent, unworthy of any adult. Any physicality between KR and BH would also show a lack of judgement, but also not inculpatory regarding Officer O'Keefe.  Full disclosure, since April 2024, I have been following this case. My opinion is most likely obvious. However this trial has been made more complex, more difficult due to the questionable ethics of the Commonwealth's legal representatives matched with utter incompetence of LE and MST (Massachusetts State Troopers). For a working theory, Observe summed it up quite succinctly at the close of this video. As of this comment, this case is expected to go to jury deliberation by mid or late next week. No matter what the verdict is, IMO there will be little clarity and no closure for the family of Office John O'Keefe.

Posted to DutyRon (RE: Karen Read Case - ARCCA, Dr. Wolfe testifying) Uploaded to YT 06/06/2025

I watched Lawyer Lee's video on submitting an image to ChatGPT on her channel,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLKmzeSEQAk. It is VERY intriguing. My search with AI (Meta) showed me this statistic concerning Hank Brennan as a criminal defense attorney:  "...he has represented 100s of defendants and won 100 of those cases...." Kind of meaningless without proper stats, and of course, verification. Even without verification, it does show that Mr. Brennan is successful (Boston office address is pricey), reasonably effective at his job and knows the law. So I have 2 questions:  (1) why did this attorney take on such a weak case and (2) why are Brennan's crosses mostly so pitifully bad? This is SPECULATION only: perhaps Brennan's actual aim is to stall, drag out this trial as long as possible along with confusing the jury sufficient to produce a mistrial? There is a major election in the Commonwealth on November 3 2026. The office of DA of Norfolk County is only one of many highly important offices on that ballot.

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@virginia9620

This is a case from the day it hit the media the DA, wanted gone.  What they all did after that is a epic. Sadly no movie producer or publisher would touch this case due to the number of lawsuits from those engaged but not charged. Canton is a town where everyone in power is related by great great grandparents or by the being friends.  Dever's is related to Matt McCabe via a great grandparent.  Canton is like the hillbilly old south with rules of it's own.

 comment to virginia by @Lee-le2kp---->Judge BeverGe should be disbarred

MY COMMENT to Lee:

 @Lee-le2kp  I can suggest a slightly more painful punishment. Remove her from her judge ships (in criminal court and Massachusetts Supreme Court). Until she retires, age 70 is mandatory retirement age for judges in the Commonwealth, transfer her to small claims court. Small claims court is not usually administered by a judge. Small Claims Court is administered by a clerk-magistrate. As a result, Judge Beverly Cannone would have to change ALL her monogrammed letterhead. Believe me, this transfer would be far more painful than being disbarred (which is a hard thing to accomplish in most jurisdictions).

Posted to Kjersti Flaa (RE: Diddy's enablers) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/09/2025

This was a very informative convo.When Justin Bieber attended Diddy's parties I believe he was still in his teens (15-19 perhaps). There is a photo placing Leonardo DiCaprio at a Diddy party when Leo was 24 years old. Although I do believe DiCaprio had also attended at a younger age than 24. Diddy kept records, photos, audio and video recordings. Think Epstein scandal only with much MORE documentation. I am guessing by the time that either Bieber or DiCaprio realized what was really going on, they found themselves potential blackmail targets with the inevitable job losses. That is not an excuse, only an explanation for their silence. I would rather see Diddy's enforcers (aka bodyguards), financial partners, business managers, personal managers, even attorneys indicted and imprisoned. These enablers who were full grown adults benefiting financially from Diddy during these 2 decades of abus3s, threats and worse. Sure subpoena celebrities, social media fallout will be more impressionable on them than suspended sentences and financial fines.

 Posted to Derek Carney (RE: Flossy McGogetta-Let's Talk About Spaces-ARCCA /Aperture)6/9'25

I listen to SO many legal channels for Karen Read info. However this channel and also Microdots (latest video as of this comment) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKV9uoBjsj0    have taken commonsense, actual evidence and then mixed it with art to produce amazing material that can be absorbed at many levels. Thank you Derek Carney. BTW I downloaded and purchased the song "How Dare You" by Flossy McGogetta. It is on my "favs" list.

Posted to Jenna Miscaviage (RE: Trolls) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/08/2025

There are actual differing tribes of trolls. (1) THE COMMON TROLL - doesn't know you, doesn't care to know you, just likes validation of clicks and likes. (2) TROLL 2.0 - these creatures have learned to monetize their trolling by being outrageous liars, with clickbait thumbnails while throwing in a few tiny but accurate compliments to disarm you...never believe they mean anything good.  (3) TROLL 3.0 is the most dangerous group. These entities are responsible for doxxing, swatting and stalking (usually online but for some of the more unhinged can actually make an appearance in the "real" world). Finally (4) TROLL 4.0 who can have some or all of the attributes of these other 3 troll groups.

Difficult, to say what to do as depends on the troll. For the least scary ones, you can make general short unemotional clarifying points on your channel. Never feed the trolls. This means that you do not speak aloud any personal names, no screen names, no channel names. Maybe keep a "Tacky* (*to make you smile) Troll Timetable" in case needed by law enforcement with all identifying characteristics, screen shots and meta data (aka time stamps) regarding the troll(s) that seem somewhat passionate. Keep the "TTT" in a back up format in a secure non-hackable location. Think of the "TTT" as a protective agent, you know like putting on mosquito spray to keep away those nasty bl00ds**k3rs😉

Posted to Growing Up In Scientology (RE: Why Nora Ames failed at YT) Uploaded 06/08/2025

Like other comments I saw her soar (she was so outspoken, so funny) then came the onset of her crash and burn period. Scientology does extensive damage to people, almost like a disease. Not everyone who becomes infected with an illness recovers. However there is that old expression, "where there is life, there is hope."  Perhaps someday she will heal and recover. However until then she needs to retire to where there can be self-growth, education and of course a quarantine. 'cause this world is dark enough without making it worse for all of us seeking a virtual place to relax, to chat and even to learn.😉

Posted to Kjersti Flaa Talk (RE: Flaawsome talk Ep2 - The Beauty Scam) Uploaded to YT 06/05/2025

I hadn't noticed that certain celebrities (women AND men) are indeed appearing quite similar. It is very surreal to realize this. There was an old series called The Twilight Zone that did several episodes on the desire for beauty along with the inevitable side-effects to a society.  While you could say that celebrities are enablers in The Beauty Scam. I think the real blame goes further up the food chain to the corporations. Corporations own movie studios, fashion houses, print media and makeup lines which are out for profits. As for plastic surgeons, I have no data to support my statement, but I am guessing that the money to be made is not in reconstructive surgery such as correcting a cleft palate or removing a large facial birth mark. My guess is that the profit and the fame is doing surgery on otherwise healthy people who want "a change". I have not done that for myself. I do admit to thinking about it quite seriously. Perhaps this awareness that we are being pressured to engage in this promise of beauty will cause change. We can hope right?

Posted to DutyRon (RE: Karen Read Trial 2 Day 29) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/09/2025

Conspiracies make good movies. In the real world, it is hard to gather a disparate group of individuals who uniformly keep silent. However those in power for an extended time without challenges can become lazy, reward compliance, remove those who speak up. This leaves an office or a department full of incompetents. Hank Brennan is a bit of a puzzle. He is reasonably wealthy (his Boston Law Office is in a very pricey location), famous (defense attorney for Whitey Bulger) and smart (he has a successful criminal defense firm). Why would such a man (1) take on a case as weak and full of reasonable doubt as this case and (2) how could he be responsible for such ineffective crosses of defense witnesses that even a 2L (2nd year law student) would know better than to do. Essentially Brennan's strategy on cross is primarily to use obfuscation to engender confusion in the jury. Perhaps Hank Brennan owes someone quite powerful a favor? Or maybe the reason Brennan took the job of special prosecutor can be found on the November 3 2026 Massachusetts election ballot. One of many important offices to be on that ballot is the position of DA of Norfolk County. This is the office currently held by Michael Morrissey. It was Morrissey who decided to indict Karen Read for 3 counts including second-degree redrum...twice.

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Convo with Nan Gallahger "lawinferno" on Read Trial 2) 06/10/2025

Replay crew here. Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. I agree that juries need education in basic concepts before deliberating. This defense case has been even more effective in trial 2 (I refuse to call this a retrial for strictly emotional reasons). Going with Uncivil's speculation, somehow that black hole will reappear in the jury deliberation room. This will cause some, maybe not all, jurors to be pulled into the singularity never to return.  [NOTE from this reality: Massachusetts legislature general laws, Part III, Title II, Chapter 234A, Section 39, (summarized by me:) the jurors can be dismissed/replaced at any time for essentially any reason.]  However due to "beings" residing in a pocket universe within said blackhole only replacements, aka co-opted clones, will return. These entities will follow the jurors from trial one into infamy, inanity, incoherence and the requisite scary interviews with MSM.  Back to reality, due to my prejudices, distrust of juries and general bad outlook, I am guessing this farce will end in a mistrial.

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Reason for 20% prediction of a guilty verdict in Karen Read case)06/12/25

I respect Uncivil for warning us that there is a significant (aka way more than zero) chance that there will be a guilty verdict. I know the writers of the U.S. Constitution tried to anticipate all future issues, but I feel confident that jurors being not properly educated in civics matters, matched with an unethical prosecutor, a County DA who cosplays as an attorney while in "hostage" videos and a judge with enough bias to fill a full season of Lifetime channel dramas; was probably not on the bingo cards (meta's AI indicates our modern bingo is based on a 17th century Italian game) of any of the 18th century authors of the U.S. Constitution. What do I think will occur? Sadly, a mistrial. FYI regarding replacement of jurors:  the General Laws section of the Massachusetts Legislature, Part III, Title II, Chapter 234A, Section 39 (with paraphrasing by me), indicates that in Massachusetts a judge can dismiss/replace a juror at any time for essentially any reason. I will hope for Not Guilty, but expect Mistrial.

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Convo with Attorney Larry Forman on Karen Read trials) 06/12/2025

I enjoyed the conversation. I especially appreciate a convo or a panel that contains voices with differing opinions. I may not agree with said differing opinions, but it is so refreshing to hear discourse this is a polite, informative and even entertaining in a give and take format. I stopped watch political debates years ago. The participants either say nothing of substance, argue about nothing of substance and/or are politicians of no substance. It depresses me to see our potential/current leaders in such a cartoonish (the debates) environment. On a more positive note, how about having a Nate The Lawyer convo? 

Posted to Defense Diaries Podcast (RE: Convo with Attorney Mark Bederow on KR trial) 06/13/2025

Replay crew here. Great discussion. Hearing the litany of prosecutorial errors, prosecution witness gaffs and general Commonwealth shenanigans has reminded me of more than a few that I have forgotten. I do think that the defense has presented a stronger, more cohesive case this time.  I was astounded that in the first trial the jury seemed to get it so wrong. Not putting anything past a certain judge, I researched some Commonwealth of Massachusetts Legislature on juries. There is this section under General Laws, Part III,Title II, Chapter 234A and Section 39 (I have drastically shortened this section): "The court shall have the discretionary authority to dismiss a juror AT ANY TIME (upper case is mine) in the best interests of justice."  To paraphrase, essentially Judge Cannone can dismiss any juror at any time for any reason without even explaining her reasoning. I hope for a non-guilty verdict on all 3 counts, but I am expecting a mistrial.

Posted to Rachel Maksy (RE: Dress from Ikea Sheets, Vest from a gift) Uploaded to YT 06/13/2025

I love that floral dress! The double vibe of happiness and Spring-like makes me forget the soon to arrive humidity of Summer. Humidity turns my hair into a wig only suitable for attendance at a RenFaire. What about making this happy dress into a time traveler for a fantasy location such as a RenFaire? Maybe make and add a long sleeveless overdress in dark green? The top could have 4 or 5 grommets with lacing but no boning. Or to make it even more highly adorable by making the closures as buttons or snaps or hooks with a leafy disguise? My skillset involves glue, but for those who can, perhaps go the embroidery route. Love the projects Rachel does. I am sure the stress of YT uploads is there, but all I see are creations that make me smile (that and also poor Frodo's expression when HIS bed "disappeared").

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Panel of Attorneys discussing the closing remarks-Read Trial) 06/14/2025

This was a super panel. I wish the discussion could have been longer, but understandably families, cats and real life requires attention. I am hoping (not betting) for not guilty on all counts. Juries can be so random in their verdicts, so deficit in critical thinking that I no longer trust this system. However I have no suggestions to improve it beyond civics classes for all adults eligible for jury duty. Sadly, I am leaning to a mistrial. The possibility for an OUI conviction, beyond even the prison time (unless the Judge has a sudden attack of conscience🙄) does bother me. However this trial ends, as far as I am aware, the O'Keefe Family's civil case is active. I would imagine an OUI conviction would certainly make it easier for the O'Keefe Family to win a large financial settlement.

Posted to Sarah Spaceman (RE: MomoCon 2025) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/15/2025

I am going to a con on the East Coast (U.S.) in August 2025. My cosplay is only as an attendee. It is strictly "homage" in nature, aka very little crafts/tailoring ability but lots of devotion and feels. Too bad some cosplay judges literally did not get the "memo" and read the book on judging. I won't even go into the way Yaya Han was treated except to ask...why? Good on Sarah for raising that money. Lots of sink holes in the fractured reality we find ourselves in at the moment. As for the criticism voiced in this video, it was fair, honest and helpful. Critiquing, if done properly is how we learn, how we can improve and how we can grow. I hope MomoCon administrators see that and reach out. If not, their loss.

Posted to Derek Carney (RE: Cash, Crash Dummies and Crazy Caculations) Uploaded 06/01/2025

This made me laugh-cry. Brilliant work. As I type this comment the jury in Read trial 2 (I will not dignify it to call it a re-trial), deliberated for 2 hours, then stopped due to the weekend (timing not celebrity). They are due back Monday. I hope for not guilty on all counts, but sadly I expect a mistrial.  Thank you to Derek Carney for taking my mind off something that I cannot change. However there is one place where change can happen. There is a major election in Massachusetts on November 3, 2026. Many offices will be on that ballot, including DA of Norfolk County.

Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: This is Father's Day) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/15/2025

Best Father's Day message that I have ever heard. If those in control of and being controlled by this cult ever had a wake-up call, it was this video. It is the love, understanding, cooperation and patience within these families that will make this world a better place. A high control cult which dehumanizes its members and does so much damage to those who have escaped is not the path to a better planet. It never was. It never will be. Thank you Jenna both for making me tear up and reminding me what Father's Day should be.

Posted to Emily D. Baker (RE: Closing Statements by Defense & Prosecution in Read Trial) 06/16/2025

Reply crew here. As I type this the jury has deliberated for approximately 2hours on Friday. I am stressed as I have grown less trusting of juries being critical thinkers and truly understanding that reasonable doubt is granted to the defense not to the prosecution. I do feel that this trial had a better defense strategy than the earlier trial along with an excellent defense close. When SP Brennan began his closing with the image and brief resume of Officer O'Keefe, it felt wrong. Obviously those accolades did not result in a proper, thorough, professional investigation that should have begun on January 29 2022. I do hope for a not guilty on all counts. Yet there is a real chance that jurors' confusions will just coalesce into a mistrial. The family of Officer John O'Keefe along with Karen Read and her family deserve better, much better.

Posted to The Young Jurks (RE: Discussion with Uncivil Law on Read Trial 2) Uploaded 06/17/2025

Enjoyed this discussion. I watch Uncivil Law frequently, as he challenges opinions from a constitutional law pov. I can find myself in the proverbial echo chamber, thus a channel like Uncivil Law is a good wake up call. As for those epic failures of the English language, aka jury verdict slips, WAY too many words. Whether the primary culprit is the Commonwealth or Judge Cannone, these verdict slips had the paradoxical result of confusion not clarity. When jury verdict slips are more unnecessarily complex than such expert testimony as (WARNING: Low Bar Alert) Aperture LLC, an engineering consult firm, I think that a re-evaluation is necessary. I would recommend that along with attorneys (prosecution AND defense) include several professors who teach English Composition. BTW for registered voters of Massachusetts, there is a major election on November 3 2026. One of the offices on that ballot will be: DA of Norfolk County.

Posted to NurseKim  (RE: Discussion of Read Trial with Mark Bederow) Uploaded 06/17/2025

As I type this comment, jury deliberation is due to resume in approximately 8 hours. I cannot imagine how the defense team, (I count KR in this group as I think we owe her the honor of being a colleague in addition to a client). I have been afraid of another mistrial. With yet another confusing jury verdict form who knows. I am hoping for a not guilty on all three counts. Whatever happens, for the registered voters in Massachusetts, remember the next election is on November 3, 2026. One of the offices on that ballot is DA of Norfolk County. That election may be the only avenue to redemption for the Commonwealth. The alternative road is too horrendous to imagine for anyone who finds themselves locked into the Commonwealth's malfunctioning judicial system.

Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: Discussion with Tragos Sr. on Jury Questions) Uploaded 06/17/2025

I know the video clips were admitted as evidence. Evidence submitted is evidence used in that trial and jury deliberation. QUESTION: However, was the order of Judge Cannone to ONLY admit clips (not full unedited footage) a judicial error? Perhaps this jury understands that a documentary with interviews is not necessarily a true representation of the subject interviewed. Scary thought to leave that decision to 12 jurors with various personalities, IQs and life experiences. BTW every time I hear that horrible phrase, "split the baby" I think of that old story about King Solomon (spoiler he did NOT split the baby while making the correct ruling). Here is hoping for not-guilty on all 3 counts. FYI for registered voters of Massachusetts: election on November 3 2026. Among many offices on that ballot will be, DA of Norfolk County.

KAREN READ TRIAL THOUGHTS - Jury Deliberation day 3-June 18, 2025 ONLY POSTED HERE

In the first trial the words corruption and conspiracy were often used. That jury could not or would not cross that bridge regarding the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, local law enforcement agencies and the Massachusetts State Troopers to a not-guilty verdict on all 3 counts. However as trial 2 (aka re-trial) comes into its final days of deliberation I have come to a realization. This farce cosplaying as a trial is not comparable to the theatrics of a Mission Impossible or James Bond conspiracies with the corrupt committing their tech-related crimes in a highly sophisticated cabal. What has happened in Massachusetts over the last few decades is what I will call "the anti-Darwinian theory" (apologies to Charles R. Darwin) with only the listless, lethargic, lazy and uncaring that survive due to government stagnation and those who value power even in a small suburban community. However this 2nd trial ends, change is possible. Registered voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can participate by voting in the next election on November 3 2026.

Posted to BrokenBaker (RE: Karen Read Trial 2 juror verdict slip) Uploaded to YT on 06/18/2025

Thank you to Baker for spending time on that jury form. I have seen "Mad Libs" word games easier to comprehend. While I still find that verdict slip confusing, Baker did help. Unfortunately this jury is on their own. As I comment, we are approximately 1 hour away from court opening for day 3 of jury deliberations. I very much hope that the result is NOT GUILTY on all 3 counts. This farce needs to end.  However the verdict goes, the taxpayers/registered voters of the Commonwealth have one chance to be sure this ordeal never again happens. On November 3 2026 there will be a general election in Massachusetts. One of the offices on that ballot will be, DA of Norfolk County.

Posted to The Behavior Panel; (RE: Kelly Dever (LE) witness in KR Trial 2) Uploaded 06/19/2025

The Behavior Panel did a great job analyzing this individual. Well, some members better than others🤣.  I have been watching both KR trials. This witness is quite the textbook example of the tough, no-nonsense, my way or the highway member of LE.  A quick look by a viewer unaware of the context (environment and her profession), might only see a young, snide, arrogant person. I believe in the vernacular that type is called a "mean girl". Yes, the "prep" is strong in this one😉. Preparation by counsel is legally permitted, but is meant to produce a response that does not sound planted. I am not sure what this witness was told by her department superiors, but IMO her future in LE will not contain accolades, advancement or future court appearances at least in a LE context.

Posted to Gavin Fish (RE: Status of 2 missing children in Nova Scotia) Uploaded to YT 06/19/2025

I was surprised that both parents took a nap with their youngest. I am wondering if the stepfather had promised to only rest briefly then get up to watch the two children? That would track as to why the mother and the infant left the home to stay with her mother. She was and is furious. I do believe both children are still in the forest, perhaps near a favorite spot. I am guessing they are below ground or behind boulders or submerged in a spring/river as the dogs should have found something by now. I wondered if the children ever drew pictures in school. If so that may be a clue as to where the two played when unsupervised? I am assuming that the bit of blanket and shoe were checked for DNA? One thing that bothers me. The stepfather said he was very nervous when being connected to the polygraph.  However stepfather was told immediately after the test, that he passed. I believe (am not an expert) that nervousness due to stress or nervousness due to inculpatory knowledge shows up the same on a polygraph? MAYBE DO A VIDEO ON the efficacy of polygraph testing?

Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE: Dumb Guns) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/19/2025

I am not into guns either for sports or collecting. I watched because I like Runkle who is both funny and intelligent. However I have to admit, the viewer question addressed: "What is The Dumbest/Worst Gun You Own" got my attention. After years watching Karen Read trials I wanted something really dumb that did NOT involve anything named Cannone, Brennan, Breenan, Lally or Morrissey (not necessarily in that order).  I don't suppose that there are any regrets in the leather shop that fulfill this query, "What is the Dumbest/Worst Leather Crafting Tool You Own?"

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: commentary on TMZ interview w/one of Read trial 2 jurors) 06/19/2025

After the first jury's verdict, I had major doubts about the capability of juries. I was afraid that the Commonwealth had won (via mistrial 2) with their smoke and mirrors prosecution matched with the bizarre viewpoint that the Commonwealth had the right to reasonable doubt not the defendant. I am so happy with this jury's verdict. One thing that I found curious was the prosecution opting to not prolong the process but addressing sentence that same day with the minimum of 12 month probation. QUESTION: Why? I am sure this judge would have been just fine with the maximum sentence of 2.5 years in jail. BTW anyone see the released statement concerning the not guilty verdicts from the McAlberts and the Roberts (Kerry)? They still do not get it. The statement contained lots of complaints concerning injustice and misconduct from the Read camp. There was very little expressions of honoring the memory Officer John O'Keefe or requesting more effective LE.

Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: Conversation with Mark Bederow on not-guilty verdict)08/20/2025

It took a courageous village from attorneys to experts to new media (aka YT channels) to supporters and to a jury that had the strength and the critical thinking skills to finally win this. However most amazing of all was the resolve and strength of Karen Read along with her family and friends. I cannot give her enough credit. As this song says, she is "...magnificent".  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_CsDec2lvo&list=RDC_CsDec2lvo&start_radio=1    May the family of Officer John O'Keefe someday get the answers that they deserve when they are ready to hear them.  FYI for REGISTERED MASSACHUSETTS VOTERS: election day is November 3 2026. One of the offices that will be on that ballot is DA Norfolk County.

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Did the Karen Read Jury Get It Correct) Uploaded to YT 06/20/2025

Ant got it absolutely correct. This tragedy was the perfect storm of inebriation, hubris and LE incompetence.  It began as  toxic relationship between an Officer from the Boston Police Department and his SO (Karen Read). There were several bars visited that night before Officer O'Keefe went to that house party. A drunken argument occurred with KR in her car concerning her flirtation with one of Officer O'Keefe's friends. She had flirted possibly as retaliation for his cheating. Upon exiting KR's vehicle (whether stumbling or walking) Officer O'Keefe went to the house party on 34 Fairview. It was at that location where the same people from the bar hopping were continuing to drink. Unfortunately several of the male partygoers possessed more testosterone than sense. That was their first mistake. When these individuals realized what they had done, they made their 2nd mistake. They decided to "blame the girl" (quote from former/now disgraced and fired lead investigator Officer Michael Proctor of the Massachusetts State Police). The partygoers final, and probably most critical error was,  they greatly misjudged Karen Read. They assumed she would take a plea deal even though not guilty. Her acceptance of this plea would make all of this "go away". Interesting the last thing that ant said, "this case gives me a headache". After 2 trials and 3 1/2 years of many of us following this case, we also have headaches. Karen Read may not be a saint, but she has been proven by the evidence in court as factually innocent and by the jury at the end of this re-trial, not guilty. 

Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE: Interview w/David Yannetti & Robert Alessi-KR trial) 06/20/2025

Replay crew here. Finding your heroes are not only highly intelligent, but also fair, empathetic and honorable is such a gift. Thank you to Runkle for letting these two stars shine with expert interviewing skills. As I think Robert Alessi mentioned, this format is exactly what makes the new media (aka You Tube commentaries, analysis and interviews) the future of public information and news. 

Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Commentary on "McAlberts" interview) Uploaded to YT on 06/21/2025

What we saw in this Dateline interview is the narrative the "McAlberts" need desperately to survive.  Like a certain LE individual in the re-trial who changed their story due to "false memories", these people are attempting to overwrite reality with their story. This bubble in which these people now reside is even smaller than their minds and hearts. As for Dateline, as Robert Alessi said in an interview, the future of information, news is no longer to be found in MSM, it is in the new media (aka You Tube). My advice to the "McAlberts" (rhetorical only, as they do not seem to accept other viewpoints) would be to: (1) remember The Streisand Effect, (2) learn the phrase "No comment" and (3) use that phrase as often as needed. Thank you Baker for all you do on this channel to make sense of the chaos.

Posted to Microdots (RE: "McAlberts' Script - reversed) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/21/2025

Excellent analysis by Microdots. MSM running these interviews has gone beyond being a disappointing source of news to complete irrelevancy. MSM showed up for the verdict, but where was their coverage over the last 3 years? The level of self-awareness of the participants in this poorly advised attempt at image rehab (The Streisand Effect is a thing folks), is so low that it is breathtaking. Thank you Microdots for being there for Karen Read. I hope that this channel will continue to explore injustice as it is statistically unlikely that only Karen Read, Officer John O'Keefe, Sandra Birchmore and Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia are the only ones who have been harmed in the Commonwealth, allegedly.  FYI: There is an important election on November 3 2026 in Massachusetts. One of the many offices to be on that ballot is, DA Norfolk County.

Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Certain twitter comments) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/21/2025

I apologize for doubting these jurors. I had expected a mistrial. Instead these people were critical thinkers who did not fall for the smoke and mirrors prosecution strategy. As for certain people on twitter, they are grownups cosplaying as children. These "children" are acting out because of all the negative attention it gains.  Thank you to all channels on YT who were there looking for the truth, then speaking it and not "blaming the girl."

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Extended Interview w/Juror 11 & more) Uploaded to You Tube 6/21/2025

My apologies to these jurors. I doubted their collective skill set. Interesting we (YT viewers) were exhausted by the innumerable sidebars. However per Juror 11 when the sidebars occurred with jury present, it was a positive for them to enjoy those minutes of "at ease" time. Wonder what is going on now at Aperture LLC with Dr. Judson "Blue Man" Welcher and Shanon "the byte-bit man" Burgess? RANDOM Q: Does anyone at Aperture LLC realize the IP behind their name ("Still Alive" from Valve  game, Portal)? I mean the amorality is in the song lyrics, "... Aperture Science: We do what we must, because we can...." SPECIFIC Q: What can be done to those who harass and defame jurors? I agree with Uncivil in that there will be no justice for Officer O'Keefe unless someone who was at the 34 Fairview Road house party confesses. Maybe the O'Keefe family should sue a certain former state trooper instead of the person who was declared not-guilty by a jury. This former trooper's actions directly prevented a professional investigation. BTW 2 pieces of data that support my distrust of MSM: (1)that retired judge speaking to CBS News Boston, 🙄 (2) ABC News interview with Kerri Roberts, a "key witness". You mean the one that lied (aka perjured herself) to the Grand Jury.

Posted to Dr. Todd Grande (RE: Not-Guilty Verdict in Read trial 2) Uploaded to YT on 06/22/2025

This is a complex trial, so probably Dr. Grande should be given a pass on missing some relevant details including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The conspiracy theory was strong in the first trial, but not the re-trial. (2) The height of the blizzard did not occur until after 6AM on January 29 2022. (3) There was no LE chain of custody regarding evidence or a competent investigation by Massachusetts State Troopers. (4) The prosecution case in the retrial changed the timeline that they used in trial one. (5) That disgraced former trooper not only made horrific texts, he gave confidential information to civilians via text chain. (6) He also proclaimed only several hours into this case  "just pin it on the girl". This tragedy probably began due to an accident involving a few drunken party-goers with more testosterone than sense. I speculate that group think, not a conspiracy as we think of one in the movies,  grew exponentially in the hours just before discovery of Officer O'Keefe by LE. There are many attorneys on YT who can explain events much better than I can. Without giving links, as this group is large, I would suggest a search and view of channels where attorney Mark Bederow was a guest commentator in period May-June 18 2025. Mr. Bederow has a gift for accurately condensing and summarizing data in this complex case.

Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: Interview of Robert Alessi and David Yannetti) Uploaded 06/23/2025

Always amazing to see your heroes in another environment that still confirms one's expectation, These attorneys are just as intelligent, ethical and appreciative of the law in conversation as they were in trial. I include Peter Tragos in that statement. Even though I have not witnessed PT in a trial, I have seen him during live streams keep the chat in line by reminding us to withhold judgement until both sides have presented their cases. The interviews by the "McAlberts" and Proctor have left me with the impression that they are locked into their tiny bubble of "poor me" and "it was someone else's fault". Sadly they seem comfortable in that reality. As for Mr. Brennan's statement, its tone while properly solemn, does not sound the like person I have been watching on a trial live stream since February 2025.  IMO (no proof) his statement was written by someone else. FYI: For registered voters in Massachusetts, there is an important election on November 3, 2026. Like the defense team and the jury who enabled Karen Read to exit this nightmare, voters can help the Commonwealth exit its own nightmare by voting.

Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Brennan's statement after not guilty verdict in Read case) 06/25/2025

I suspect that this (even though attributed to Hank Brennan) press release came from someone in Michael Morrissey's office. The statement's content and style reminds me of that "hostage video" that Michael Morrissey made so long ago. Now Michael Morrissey's  (DA Norfolk County) terse and blunt statement, "The jury has spoken." sounds more like Hank Brennan to me.  Quite likely my brain in befuddled from all the gas lighting along with smoke and mirrors from this trial. I find it odd that it sounds like they wrote each other's statements. FYI: Reminder for registered voters in Massachusetts there is an important election on November 3 2026. People can make a difference.

Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE:Monday Night FunNight) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/23/2025

Replay crew here. To me, Brennan's statement sounds more like it came from the Morrissey/"McAlbert" group. While Morrissey's terse, blunt, unemotional statement, "The jury has spoken." sounds more like Brennan. The absence of value or concern for the jury in that statement is actual proof of the real threat to the legal system in the Commonwealth. As for certain current/former residents of Canton being upset about rubber duckies, stares and eye rolls, well shame is a thing. You do something shameful, then do not be surprised if you are actively shamed. At least the Commonwealth no longer uses "the stocks" in the center of town.  As for closure for the O'Keefe family, that ship sailed with Captain Ahab (aka Proctor) and his minions January 29, 2022. Ship last sighted foundering on Dateline and on certain MSM outlets.😉  FYI: For registered voters in Massachusetts there is an election scheduled for November 3, 2026. One of the offices on that ballot will be, DA Norfolk County.

Posted to Nik Starow (RE: Statement of Alan Jackson regarding the Read Verdict) Uploaded 06/24/2025

Elected and appointed officials responsible for the personal safety of Commonwealth residents along with the fiscally sound expenditure of tax dollars have epic-failed beyond imagination. These officials are no longer fit to serve the Commonwealth. There will be a major election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on November 3  2026. One of the many offices on that ballot is DA of Norfolk County. This election may be the only way for the Commonwealth to reclaim its status as a place where a defendant is innocent until proven guilty, not indicted or convicted if reasonable doubt is present and ethical standards prevail beyond bias. 

Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Comment on the anti-Read sentiment) Uploaded to YT on 06/25/2025

I will not support that individual's channel by clicking on her video (BTW a dislike 👎is cosplaying as a negative, per YT algorithm it shows as interaction, hence a net positive.) I trust Baker's integrity. I will not click on that channel which I shall not name. I just shake my head in astonishment at these "anti" channels who IMO are after fame more than truth. I would suggest that any of those who use a "cult" label to attack channels, comments or worse jurors. stop a moment. Initiate a web search for cults, high maintenance religions to see what a cult truly is before throwing around that word. Oh and for registered voters in Massachusetts, save the date: November 3 2026. It is election time in the Commonwealth.

Posted to Carl Steinbeck (RE: SHORT on Hank Brennan verdict statement) Uploaded on 06/24/2025

Hank Brennan has been called smart, even by those who dislike him. However I would venture to speculate that if HB is smart, well-versed in legal strategy and successful (office address is pricey) then statements like the one Carl Steinbeck highlights could only mean that HB is self-aware of what he does, what he says, how he questions witnesses. Allegedly, there is only one conclusion and it doesn't lead to excellence in ethical prosecutorial behavior.

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Inteview with Juror 1 - Foreperson) Uploaded to YT on 06/24/2025

I was afraid when I heard that Juror 1 took no notes. I remembered the issues with the earlier jury. Aidan Kearney (TB) had said that he had "good impression" of Juror 1. So I hoped I was wrong to expect a mistrial. Judging by some recent juror interviews, critical thinkers were present and heard. Amazingly the jury understood that reasonable doubt is for the defense not the prosecution. This is only one of the legalities about which the prosecution itself seem conflicted . As Uncivil said, these individuals understood their mission, how to perform it and came to a just verdict. It is ironic that the O'Keefe Family has filed a civil suit against Karen Read, but not against a certain former/disgraced Massachusetts State Trooper. That individual's incompetence and bias so decimated the investigation that the O'Keefe Family will most likely never get closure. 

Rush Hour w/Dave Neal (RE: Zohran Mamdani wins democractic mayorial primary) 06/25/2025

While the current administration had made multiple missteps, the ICE raids and further destabilizing the Middle East are 2 really big miscalculations. Big enough to impact state-wide elections all over the U.S. even before the November 7 2028 national election. My wild speculation is that Elon Musk/DOGE was brought on as "smoke and mirrors" to take our attention off upcoming unpopular decisions.

Posted to the Law Offices of Andre Myers (RE: Post Verdict statements and interviews) 06/25/2025

When I heard about Juror 1 (foreperson) being the only juror not taking notes, I feared another mistrial. The fact that any of the jurors had an eidetic memory never occurred to me. So happy that this jury also had the critical thinking skills to see through the "smoke and mirrors" prosecution strategy. Probably just me, but I thought that Brennan's statement sounded more like Morrissey (just re-watch that infamous "hostage" interview by Morrissey and the "McAlberts" Dateline post-verdict interview). While the brief, terse, unemotional statement from Michael Morrissey, "The jury has spoken." sounded more like Brennan. Save The Date: for registered voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for an important November 3 2026 election. One of the offices on that ballot will be DA Norfolk County.

Posted to The Emily Show (RE: Post Verdict Karen Read Case Statements) Uploaded 06/25/2025

I agree with EDB (and Alan Jackson in his recent statement). The special prosecutor's primary job appeared to be more focused in defending certain civilians and LE, rather than a prosecution of a defendant. IMO the primary objective in allowing this torture of 2 trials was to make it legally impossible to investigate, indict and convict anyone else in this case. This is speculation only. However the conclusion I have come to is chilling, horrific, dystopian. The Commonwealth, allegedly, could not lose: (1) guilty verdict - ends the discussion (2) mistrial - would lead to a 3rd trial of Karen Read and (3) not guilty - makes the prosecution of anyone else improbable. Any defense attorney could use reasonable doubt/3rd party strategy for their own client. Basically all 3 paths protect those to whom Hank Brennan, a well-know criminal defense attorney, was allegedly hired to protect and to serve.

Posted to Potentially Criminal (RE:Hank Brennan's Statement post not guilty verdict) 06/26/2026

Hank Brennan as a Special Prosecutor was obviously not a shining or special example of what a prosecutor should be. However, Hank Brennan, the criminal defense attorney has returned to his practice at a Boston law office located in very pricey area of Boston.  Those who hired and pulled his strings are still in power over every Massachusetts resident and tax payer. SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 3 2026. On that day there will be a major election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. There will be many important offices on that ballot, including but not limited to DA of Norfolk County.

Posted to Hazariel Atelier (RE: Visit to Paris museums) Uploaded to You Tube on 06/27/2025

I am on my 3rd watch of this video as Paris, France is not in my immediate future. As a species, we humans have our ups and downs. Lately it seems that there exists more of the latter. Seeing the beauty and the artistry created by humanity humbles me and gives me hope. No favorites in this video just a feast for my soul. Looking forward to how these inspirations give rise to future creations. "Cat who is not my cat" always lends an air of elegance and sweetness. BTW, the Thierry Mugler’s ‘Chimère’ train incident was a one-time anomaly, IMO😜.

Posted to The Young Jurks (RE: Body Language Analysis of Dateline Interview) 06/27/2025

I agree with  @biancaMMM  that the "McAlberts" looked and sounded as if programmed by the same script and the same director. Body language analysis is helpful, but this group's lack of concern for others was blatantly obvious in their words. Moving out of Canton, even out of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts might be their only hope to lead any kind of life. Not that I think that they deserve it, I would just prefer to never to see or hear of them ever. 

Posted to Law Offices of Andrew D. Myers(RE:Talk w/Mark Bederow Post Read Verdict) 06/28/2025

Only a few minutes into this video, like Mark Bederow, I have concerns. Who wrote this professional journal's rather unprofessional questions? Were I an attorney I would object to these questions as leading, speculative and even defamatory (as in use of the word "pry" regarding Proctor's cell phone). An effective interviewer should want to learn, to elicit the subject's views with open ended questions. These questions seemed to exist in the echo chamber where certain Commonwealth officials currently reside. SAVE THE DATE: For registered voters (aka taxpayers) November 3 2026 is election day in Commonwealth of Massachusetts with the primaries occurring on September 15 2026.

Posted to NurseKim (RE: Aidan Kearney (aka TurtleBoy)) Uploaded to You Tube on 029/2025

I am not in agreement with everything Aidan Kearney (aka TB) does, but I do know without his curiosity, courage and canny instincts perhaps a woman may not have found the support that she needed to remain free. This support also enables a search to continue regarding what took Officer John O'Keefe away from his children.  If all that is not enough reason for our support, then there is this: the First Amendment to our (U.S.) Constitution. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." Please everyone, see the big picture, not just a brash, loud journalist, but our way of life as we know it and as we need it.

Posted to Broken Baker (RE: Troll comments-not guilty verdict in Karen Read trial) 06/29/2025

I would like to think that many of these troll accounts are 'bots. Unfortunately, on certain accounts, there is proof to the contrary. Spouting irrelevancies, nonsense and defamation is something best left to our long ago pasts when as children we simply did not know any better. My suggestion to all these account holders: for the humans, education and for the 'bots, data. There are hours of both Read trials and along with pre-trial motions there for the viewing on You Tube. If you are impatient you can even use a playback speed like 1.75x (2x is a bit chipmunk-ish so I would avoid that if you are a human😉).

Kjersti Flaa (RE: Flaasome Talk-Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp) 06/19/2025

Thank you to Kjersti Flaa for such insightful commentary. I am getting a little weary of the bickering children populating a certain scandal currently winding its way through the legal system and social media. I had not really thought of the professional vs. personal trajectory of Cruise, DiCaprio, Pitt and Depp. I think that Kjersti was on point. These 4 men somewhere along the way have lost themselves, who they really were as fathers(except for Depp), spouses, friends. Now they are left with that shiny image covering a very damaged reality. I wonder if Ben Affleck should be added to this group of four? Although in him I do see some sadness and regret. Perhaps he is not totally unaware of his actual self.

MAY 2025

Posted to penguinz0 (RE: Woman deficates on a car in road rage case) Uploaded 05/07/2025

This is a woman with questionable gut health, probably has bacterial infection, anger issues and a lack of impulse control. She needs: (1) primary care MD to get a thorough history,  (2) an endocrinologist, (3) an immunologist, (4) a psychiatrist/psychologist and (5) a neurologist. Essential find a hospital, tell all the patients to go home send this woman to every department in the hospital (you can probably skip urology and maternity). Instead, I am guessing that she will find a new home with a really good security system, round-the-clock attendants and no privacy in the room where bio-waste should go, as opposed to the hood of a vehicle.  Not sure what Darwin would have said, just guessing that human evolution and behavior is on a continuum.

Posted to Legal Bytes (RE Logan Paul vs. Coffeezilla) Uploaded 05/07/2025

Thus far Logan Paul has had more returns from adversity (aka bad acts) than Jason Voorhees in the Halloween series. This time vs. Coffeezilla, Logan Paul may have made one too many slimy moves and sunk his own battleship so to speak. If Logan Paul has any non-sycophants in his inner circle he will heed the wise advice to settle with his investors and cancel the civil suit filed against Coffeezilla, with the usual NDA's of course.😉 I guess it is obvious the side that I am on in this civil suit. I would appreciate updates. Time, and of course Baby Bytes, permitting.

Posted to Growing Up In Scientology (RE: Sale of downtown Clearwater to a Cult) 05/07/2025

It is so sad. To not see the history of Scientology or comprehend this cult's mistreatment of its own members is an astounding level of cluelessness. The only other answer, is that somehow, someway these 3 are benefiting.  People who enjoy and desire a thriving community will most likely move out of Clearwater. The tax base will diminish. The streets will be even more silent. The climate may still be beautiful, but who will be around to see it?  Certainly not those who remain in this cult. They are shut into buildings most of the time. If they ever leave their "prisons" it is with a small amount of money to spend in their even smaller amount of free time. In case these 3 selectmen have forgotten, the U.S. Constitution, begins with "We the People". Maybe they should read the rest before their 3 signatures give their community away to a cult.

Posted to LTL Media(RE:ReadTrial2-witnesses retired Lt. Gallagher and Trooper Yuri Bukhenik)5/9/25

I know people enjoy speculating on conspiracies. This case certainly has the corruption element that most conspiracies have. However the amount of LE cluelessness, incompetence, sloppiness, lack of deductive reasoning abilities and not even knowing their own chain of command is probably the bigger reason that Karen Read finds herself as a defendant for the 2nd time in this case.  An officer from the Boston PD is tragically un-alived, in what plausibly could have been a drunken fight. No one involved will take responsibility. A female outsider with a strong connection to this Boston officer becomes the pawn that these locals believe will make all their "problems" disappear. Interestingly people in power for a very long time can become careless, negligent and prone to underestimate their opposition. My hope is that jury 2 sees the huge amounts of reasonable doubt due to bad LE work and a political machine running low on everything except hubris, to declare Karen Read not guilty.

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman  (RE: Read Trial 2 witness testimony on shoe) Uploaded 05/10/2025

Full disclosure I wear reading glasses and have a monitor (video not heart😉) that is several years old. To me the sneaker in the snow  @8:09-8:15 (assume image taken January 2022) looked like it has a black sole (NOT shadow) with white edging on both sides of black sneaker. Referring to the sneaker presented in court during Read trial 2 @11:03-11:10, I did see a slight scuff mark on right side of heel. As for the sole, it did not appear to be pristine, but was definitely white. Just goes to show the nature of this clown show cosplaying as a trial, that it is entirely possible that LE is bereft of intelligence enough to swap in a new shoe for an old shoe. HOWEVER, it is more likely that this group of incompetents scrubbed the shoe with chemicals to remove any DNA or identifiers to 34 Fairview Road thus producing a "cleaner" shoe. As was mentioned in this commentary the irony is immense as a spot light on the differing LE evidence procedures was shown by the prosecution's questions of Former LE Paul Gallagher and Trooper Connor Keefe. You remember Gallagher, who retired at a mid 200,000 usd level of annual salary? 

Posted to Emily D. Baker (RE: Trooper Bukhenik reading the Higgins/Read texts)  05/10/1025

These trials are witch-hunts that have not occurred with such obvious corruption, vehemence and lack of evidence since Salem 1692-93 and Senator Joseph McCarthy in 1953-54. I know that sounds like hyperbole. Human nature can become twisted and cruel at so many times, in so many places on our planet. However the two I referenced did happen in U.S. The 2nd occurring way after the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787. BTW, while I do not have a very high opinion of Trooper Bukhenik his text message reading was done with valid inflections and aplomb. I love the way he apologized for skipping a page. I wonder does anyone think that Trooper Bukhenik or his superiors will ever apologize to the family of Officer John O'Keefe or their (LE's) designated "pawn",  Karen Read.

Posted to Growing Up in Scientology (RE:Clearwater Board 3 to 2 against cult proposal) 05/13/2025

I am so happy for the citizens of Clearwater Florida. Hopefully this means that Clearwater will not be selling an important local thoroughfare to a cult that provides zero benefit to the town and its people. If completed, this sale would further erode away what should be a vital bustling community by physically bisecting this town. BTW if Scientology had not forced out so many local businesses, business leaders, residents and tourist locations over the years, it would not need revitalization only enhancements. Time for the people of Clearwater Florida to remove the suffocating entity that is Scientology, take a deep breath and regain their home.

Posted to LVCopsTV (RE: Cross of Trooper Yuri Bukhenik during Read trial 2) 05/12/2025

I do not like this man (although Trooper Bukhenik's recitation of the texts between Brian Higgins and Karen Read was the stuff of legends). Even more than Proctor, Bukhenik symbolizes the abject failure in being effective LE, whether in an ethical sense or in a competent sense. He had one main job, to supervise Proctor. Match that failure with a few small town small-minded residents with very large quantities of hubris with a certain DA of a certain county in the Commonwealth who is so far beyond the pale that he was watched (and maybe still is) by the FBI, then we find ourselves here. BTW to all Massachusetts voters, Michael W. Morrissey's position is up for election in 2026.

Posted to antphrodite (RE: Blake Lively and Taylor Swift) Uploaded to You Tube on 05/13/2025

It might have been in an article published by Variety (maybe Rolling Stone?) a few months into this mess that I read this. If the civil suit goes to open court, the result is mutually assured destruction. Of course Justin Baldoni will win a huge financial settlement. However the dirt kicked up by both sides against their opponents is going to make all involved not highly employable by the entertainment industry or likable in general.  Everyone needs to "adult-up". Solve this mess privately. Require everyone to sign NDA's. With the final step being to move own with their respective lives and careers...hopefully wiser and more conscientious. 

Posted to Attorney Melanie Little (RE: Read retrial Day 15) Uploaded to You Tune on 05/14/2025

Over 3 years ago a small group of powerful Canton residents with even more powerful friends in Norfolk County of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts made a horrendously wrong and cruel decision. Now careers, lives and futures of those who thought themselves as omnipotent and invulnerable have been forever damaged. Karen Read, her family and friends along with her heroic defense team will move on when this is over. As for the others, who knows. As of this comment, there is still an encore of this clown show with a civil law suit filed by the O'Keefe family after the mistrial. Perhaps the litigants will come to their senses to withdraw the civil suit. The likelihood for justice for Officer O'Keefe ended a very very long time ago. It will certainly not be found in any civil suit.

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: Read Trial 2 - Bukhenik cross) Uploaded to YT on 05/14/2025

The jury's verdict form in the first Read trial was quite confusing. The judge's instructions were also quite confusing. As for the inconsistency of the jury's responses to the 3 counts, I agree with Mr. Forman and Chandler in that qualities like deductive reasoning, critical thinking and knowledge of the rights that our own Constitution pledges to us is not spread equally among a random group of 12 people. The alleged presence of a court-approved foreperson who was former law enforcement was the coup de grâce for a fair verdict. Also in trial one,  I believe that the defense in pointing out the massive corruption without an equal dose of massive incompetence went a bridge too far for the jury.  The "KISS" (not rock group) method is the only way to go. The defense must prove that pedestrian vs. car could NEVER have happened.

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: Read Trial 2 - Robert Gilman - weatherperson) 05/15/2025

I am happy that the many legal experts that I follow on YT produce a variety (short, long, with or without commentary) of videos. I "bounce around" depending on my free time and energy level. Robert Gilman was refreshing among a group of mostly obdurate and selective-amnesiac prosecution witnesses. Makes me curious as to why Brennan chose him?  IMO what happened on January 29, 2022 involving Officer O'Keefe was a tragic accident. What looked like an impossibly complex conspiracy is actually quite simple. We find ourselves here due to a combination of LE incompetency + hubris of the powerful + more than a few dashes of governmental corruption.

Commenter:This is the dirtiest trial I can imagine. Aunt Bev needs to do serious time. Love your coverage. 

MY REPLY: Incarceration is too easy. Let's go for the long game. Until Judge Cannone retires (70 years of age is the mandatory judge retirement age in Massachusetts), she should be sent to serve as the judge of Small Claims Court. Usually a clerk-magistrate runs Small Claims Court, so I suppose her title could be altered? As for her position on the Massachusetts Supreme Court, well that has to go away.

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: Read Trial 2 - Trooper Clark) Uploaded to You Tube 05/17/2025

Amazing how when former (never get tired of inserting that adjective) Trooper Michael Proctor's name is mentioned by the Defense there is often an objection from the prosecution. Or even more egregious, is the judge's scolding interjection of, "please rephrase your question". George Orwell's novel, 1984 chronicled a dystopia. The dystopia had a concept called "non-person". This is where The State (or shall we say, cough cough, The Commonwealth?😉) erases a particular person's existence from public and private memory. Maybe in the short term, certain people in power benefit from this erasure. However long term this action is a poison, which if left unchecked, can destroy a society. Without a knowledge of history, without seeing the mistakes and the advances made in the past, we damage our future. This erasure can be seen in our reality regarding denial of past scientific advances or making the same horrific mistakes again and again. BTW as for the unwanted office phone calls, consult IT to create a filter based on certain words and phrases. Ever called a medical insurer? Their AI is really good at shunting calls to "special places".

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: Read Trial 2 - Trooper Paul - pt 3)uploaded to YT 05/08/2025

OMG comparing Trooper Paul to an NPC, I was in TEARS. I won't say the game, but I hated the NPCs so much that I constructed fences and barriers to keep them "confined" during game play. Unfortunately the game respawned ever 24 hours, so I had to keep my fencing at easy access during game play. Yes my friends thought that I was beyond demented. Yes I no longer play that game. I do not know how the  jury contains themselves during some of these testimonies. I would be ejected from this courtroom SO quickly. My laughter is reminiscent of those mid 20th century horror movies featuring a shrieking banshee. 🤣

Posted to Attorney Larry Forman (RE: Read Trial 2 - Jessica Hyde) Uploaded to YT 05/17/2025

Being an effective expert witness is more than having accomplished knowledge in your particular field. In order to convince the jury, issues such as deportment, vocal tones and the amount of jewelry/makeup are also relevant. There is a reason why the defense will fight for having their client appear in street wear, professional hair and no visible confinement items during court time. Perhaps due to her inexperience (3 trials?) as an expert witness, Jessica Hyde does not do a very effective job of being relatable and understandable. She needs to brush up on her attitude, mannerisms and comparative analogies. That pizza story analogy might have the educational institution that awarded her degree questioning THEIR judgement.😉

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Attorney Mark Bederow on Karen Read Trials) Uploaded 05/17/2025

Very enjoyable discussion with Attorney Mark Bederow. I know Attorney Bederow has guested on multiple channels, but the interaction with each channel's host is different enough to make all the videos still informative and interesting. Sometimes I worry about Attorney Bederow. He seems somewhat tired. I am not sure if it is due to the twitter "lawyers" or just seeing the U.S. Constitution turn into "write your own adventure". I was happy to hear him laugh at the Uncivil merch. It was well-deserved as those items are AMAZING. I hope Uncivil sends him a generous merch sampler. Attorney Bederow needs a guffaw and a chuckle to continue this battle against incompetence, inaction and inanity.

Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE:Talk w/Dad Tragos on Karen Read Trial 2 Week 4) 05/19/2025

The opening prosecution remarks that Dad Tragos proposed might have been highly effective. In this reality, those proposed remarks had 0% chance of happening. There are those in Canton, LE and the Commonwealth with more hubris than sense. I am NOT alluding to a movie-like conspiracy. In the Dedham Court House what we are seeing unfold in real time is a devastating image of what happens when those with any amount of power get careless, overconfident, lazy and subsequently deficient in cognitive skills.  Irregardless as to the verdict, these 12 people cannot "fix" what is wrong in the Commonwealth. REGISTERED VOTERS of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: next election is on November 3, 2026 (primaries on September 15, 2026). Please vote with knowledge and thoughtfulness. Absentee ballots are available for those meeting the requirements. 

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Chances of Read Trial 2 end in a guilty verdict) Uploaded 05/19/2025

If the jury system is to remain, or in some areas become, a relevant way of determining guilty or not guilty, we need more informed jurors. Perhaps a mandatory inclusion in the required courses of all U.S. public schools (never going to happen but I can dream) where critical thinking, concepts such as "reasonable doubt" and learning at least a simplified version of the U.S. Constitution plus its amendments is taught. I am willing to admit that my less than stellar opinion on juries is based on a very small group of trials that I have watched on YT. While "having a feeling" or "a gut reaction" in certain intuitive individuals can lead them to the truth of the matter, most of us need to rely on the court testimonies. What do I think will happen in this case, probably a mistrial. The Commonwealth will then state that is is laying plans for a re-trial (aka Trial 3).  There is a major election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on November 3 2026. IMO this is the only chance for this circus of a trial to be forced to exit the town.

Posted to Attorney Aussie Overlaw'd (RE: Karen Read Trial - Shanon Burgess cross)  05/21/2025

Replay crew here. Sometimes I sit back and ponder (sounds pretentious but I have loved that word since I read the poem The Raven in school) the tragedy involving Officer O'Keefe. IMO what happened to Officer O'Keefe began as a fight among men with more hubris than sense that night/early morning in January 2022. Obviously this decision affected the family of Officer O'Keefe and the life of Karen Read. However collateral damage to lives, careers and futures of those even on the periphery of this disaster would fill more binders than Brennan could count. There is a major election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on November 3, 2026. I hope that votes are made with thoughtfulness, thorough research and a vivid memory of what has happened under the watch of the Commonwealth since January 29 2022.

Posted to Growing Up In Scientology (RE: Interview with "Tom Cruise") Uploaded  05/20/2025

Obviously I knew this was satire before watching. Still quite funny at first with the AI image, the tone, the words . Then as I thought about it more it became sad. It was especially poignant when AI Tom Cruise spoke with such feeling regarding his child. As for the craft, AI Tom Cruise was a little younger than the Human Tom Cruise. Also AI Tom Cruise seemed a bit fidgety. Understandable as even AI might be affected when talking about this cult. BTW excellent scripted dialogue for AI Tom Cruise. It was sincere, relatable and articulate.

Posted to Safiya Nygaard (RE: Trip to Dollywood) Uploaded to You Tube on 05/19/2025

Love these guided tours. I adore the national treasure that is Dolly Parton. I had always assumed that Dollywood was well, too "DOLLY". However the rides, crafts, birds and food have totally won me over. Also I noticed that none of the mini parks seemed to be oppressively crowded. I like the idea that there are not a lot of employees dressed as impossible creatures and humanoids. Yes I am THE person who was scared by an overly friendly, scarily tall (in fairness I was short) clown when I was 4. I have never let it go. 🤣 BTW LOVED the hat.

Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: Commentary on Dr Wolf at Read Trial 2) Uploaded 05/21/2025

The Commonwealth found an expert, a neurosurgeon, Dr. Aizik Wolf that is worthy of the title expert. Yes, I was surprised😉. In regards to direct by prosecution I would say that the result was slightly better for the defense. The example given by Dr, Wolf of a drunk person hitting their head in a fall on a solid object was especially memorable, hopefully also for the jury. Alessi's cross was respectful. I appreciate that he can "read" people so that he can adjust his questions. I agree with LYK, Alessi brought out that this expert's medical strengths are regarding abnormalities due to disease's affects on living beings and not so much in regards to the aftermath when physics win with human losing. I always worry though, is the jury listening?

Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE: Commentary on Read Trial with Mark Bederow) 05/21/2025

Another member of the replay crew here. It was a treat to have both Runkle and Bederow in one video. Runkle needs to send Mr. Bederow one of the those "tail-light fairy tee shirts". I am not an internet sleuth, however I do like to pretend that I am one. I have checked out the Aperture site,  https://www.aperturellc.com/     As of this comment, the front page in very LARGE font proclaims, "We exist to shine a light on the truth." They might wish to add an addendum, "...except for proofing credentials of our employees". On the first page of the tab labeled "Insights" is yet another problematic quotation (also in LARGE font). It states,"We leave nothing unturned, unanalyzed, or unexplained."  Under Mr. Burgess's bio section labeled: "professional certifications", I may have spotted Mr. Burgess's next position.  Assuming the data listed is correct 🙄, Mr. Burgess is a licensed private investigator in Arkansas. 

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Burgess Testimony Problems in Karen Read Trial) 05/22/2025

I have been inspired by Uncivil's valiant efforts in trying to explain The Shanon Speculation (aka The Burgess Belief). Let me expand upon Uncivil's excellent hypotheses. A bit of background, in 1963 Roy Kerr solved a few Einstein (yes, THAT one) equations concerning relativity. Mr Kerr proved that black holes are indeed stable. However instability can occur due to super-radiation. I cannot explain super-radiation as I cannot even figure out daylight savings time vs. standard time. However my theory is based on the science which I plan on acquiring in the next millennia, probably around 3001. Due to certain radioactive particles who insisted that they were super, the black hole surrounding a certain town (let us call it C Prime) in the Commonwealth destabilized. So C Prime was pulled into the now destabilized black hole only to be released seconds later to the same spacetime, longitude and latitude as C Prime had been positioned. What was released is the community which I will designate as C Secondary (imagination is also not yet in my skill set, maybe in 3002?). C Secondary is seemingly deficient in proper levels of chemicals necessary for cognition, critical thinking skills and good sense in humanoids. Eureka, here we are.😕

Posted to The Young Jurks (RE: Karen Read Trial with Mark Bederow commentary) 05/22/2025

I fear that this trial, in spite of all the egregious errors by the prosecution, problematic prosecution witnesses and a judge with more bias than judgement, will still end as a mistrial. Should that happen I have no doubt that the Commonwealth will attempt to force a trial 3. Judge Cannone was appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth. Hank Brennan was hired by the DA (an elected position) of Norfolk County. For REGISTERED VOTERS of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, there is a major election on November 3 2026 (primaries are on September 15 2026). Absentee ballots are available to those who fit the qualifications. Please vote with careful thought, research and awareness of what has happened to Karen Read, Officer John O'Keefe, Sandra Birchmore, Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia and highly likely others whose names we may never know. 

Posted to Analyze Station (RE: Reaction to Runkle of The Bailey and Mark Bederow) 05/22/2025

Here via YT's algorithm! Surprising proof that the AI can actually do its job. I have subscribed. As I am new to this channel, politics may be verboten? Please feel free to remove this comment.:  For registered voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts there is a very important ELECTION (DA of Norfolk County is only one of the many offices on that ballot) on November 3 2026 with the primaries on September 15 2026. Absentee ballots for those who fulfill the requirements are easily acquired online  I see that election as the only hope that there is not a re-retrial (aka trial# 3) for Karen Read.

Posted to Lawyer You Know (RE: Commentary with Mark Bederow on Read trial status) 05/24/2025

Talking about a neurosurgeon, like Dr. Aizik Wolf being an actual expert, I find Mark Bederow to be an expert legal-surgeon (in the analytical not medical sense). He cuts to the important pieces of data to reveal details concerning its "health" (aka irrelevant or relevant) status. We most likely have passed the time for justice regarding Officer John O'Keefe. Perhaps there is still time for Karen Read. The Commonwealth needs to walk away, come to terms with whomever invited this circus to town and end this. On November 3 2026 is a very important election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The position of DA of Norfolk County will be on that ballot. If the law, sanity and critical thinking does not prevail in this jury's verdict maybe the 2026 election will be the entity to finally grant Ms. Read her freedom. As for any official apologies...IMO unlikely.

Posted to SpillSesh (RE: Chad Franke's interview on podcast, Squeeze) Uploaded on 05/25/2025

Although I am only a viewer of the publicity this tragedy produced,  I still have questions about Kevin Franke's ability to properly parent all his children. The damage to all especially the 4 younger ones is immense. I have no standing to judge his competency as a parent. I still remember that image of Kevin Franke talking to the police threatening to initiate charges against his oldest daughter for her removing articles from the family home. Perhaps that Kevin Franke no longer exists. We can only hope that these children will be able to reclaim their lives and their futures.

Posted to LTL Media (RE: Shanon Burgess cross in Karen Read Trial) Uploaded 05/24/2025

Replay crew here. I think that Brennan and the court knew that this was coming (aka RULE 14 in Commonwealth criminal procedure). Note the absence of frequent irrelevant objections.  As a faux-expert this person's testimony endangers a woman's life and disrespects the memory of Officer O'Keefe. IMO these people (the faux-experts) and their employers hired by the Commonwealth have been designated as expendable, acceptable collateral damage and just not relevant to the survival of certain individuals in power specifically in certain communities and generally in the Commonwealth. FOR REGISTERED VOTERS in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts there is an election on November 3 2026 with many positions on that ballot, including DA of Norfolk County. To those eligible to vote, please vote with critical thinking regarding these ethically and legally problematic (plus taxpayer-funded) trials.

Posted to LTL Media (RE: clip--Discussion with Jason , journalist on Karen Read Trial)05/20/2025

I have heard that regarding cults of any kind that one of the biggest barriers in removing a long term cult member is their own confirmation bias. Acknowledging aloud that you wasted your time, your trust and your life in a cult is highly difficult. The result is the person, even with doubts, stays in. The O'Keefe family appears quite in line with the "McAlberts".  I also agree that Brennan took on this job of SP for a reason. IMO it was not for money or fame. That leaves one reason...power. However like many careers of those aligned with the prosecution, Special Prosecutor Brennan's own ambitions will take a very hard hit. REMINDER for registered Massachusetts voters, the next Commonwealth-wide election is on November 3 2026. This may be the only chance to help Karen Read to regain her life and the Commonwealth to regain its honor. As for Officer O'Keefe, due to the incompetence of LE, MST and the hubris of others we may never know what caused this tragedy.

Posted to Gold Shaw Farm (RE: To Avoid Farm Burnout - Goslings) Uploaded 05/26/2025

I was an intermittent, yet still invested watcher of "The Hatchering...2025". Watching a life emerge with scripted sonorous dialogue like,  "I am watching you wait...this shell is not a prison, it is a lens...." was a way of seeing that life is astounding, almost magical in the fact that it happens at all. I like changing up video techniques. This is an excellent method to avoid burnout in YT or in any other life choice. There needs be a streaming (was trying for an intellectual pun, oh well) flow of learning, imagining, trying and sharing. Thank you to Morgan, all those "fluff monarchs", that helpmate who took a wondrous bath in goslings and especially to the mysterious chaotic good that is Abby Dog. 

Posted to LTL Media (RE: Commentary w/Nan and Todd on Read Trial thus far) 05/26/205

Another replay team member here. This video went by so quickly, Fantastic panel. Loved the idea of consulting with ChatGPT. Understandably the AI's summary was a bit bland. It was also a surprisingly accurate view of the attorneys, their styles and the witnesses. I lost faith in juries after the first trial. A jury has considerable power which can be tempered by an unbiased judge and an ethical prosecutor who values justice not fame, not money and not power. In this trial that ideal judge and prosecutor are essentially nonexistent. So I do worry. While the Commonwealth election of November 3, 2026 may "right the ship", that is still a long time away from an early June 2025 (probable end of this trial) verdict which potentially could be based more on smoke and mirrors than evidence and/or reasonable doubt.

Posted to Runkle of The Bailey (RE: Braun Law Suits) Uploaded to You Tube on  05/26/205

Alternate theory:   A threat in the form of a civil suit is being made in order to entice a certain luminary of the You Tube law community to provide pro bono assistance in these complaints.  Don't mind me. My life choice apparently is trying to make order of the chaos😉. As others have already commented,  for whatever reason Runkle is analyzing this filing, it is a nice break from the dystopian version of a trial that is currently taking place in a certain County of a certain Commonwealth.

Posted to Observe (RE: Brian Higgins direct in Read Trial) Uploaded to You Tube on 05/26/2025

I have been following this case since the first trial. As of this comment Brian Higgins has not yet testified in the retrial (aka trial #2). Brian Higgins appears to be much more subject to his emotions and fears than many of the other witnesses. Obviously testifying in court is quite stressful. However, this case seems unique. I have never seen so many witnesses within one trial, even within one day of said trial who seemed to have a decent memory, good command of the English language and benign expression on direct by Prosecution suddenly do a 180 during the cross by the Defense. In a matter of seconds these witnesses (most of the civilian category, along with a few belonging to the expert category) show a sudden onset of amnesia, partial aphasia (or almost scripted/rote answers) and aggressive posturing. Looking forward to Part 2.

Posted to A Charming Abode (RE: 12 Things I Regret Buying) Uploaded to You Tube on 05/25/2025

This was a fun video. I am sure that there are lots of stories out there from subscribers, This should be a multiple part series! As for my past regrets, I once bought a really slim ultra modern-looking pricey matte black coffeemaker. It only had a reservoir for 8 - 10 oz. of liquid. MISTAKE. While I am sure that there are multiple other epic-fails in my past, I think that the seasonal decor mistake is the one that haunts me more frequently than Marley's Ghost haunted Ebenezer Scrooge (seasonal joke😉). I am infamous in my family for buying a large seasonal item that is adorable but is a nightmare to store. Certain unnamed decor from seasons past has ended up stored in my garage. Fast-forward several years later to said item plummeting from its perch or position with me asking...why?  Thanks to this video and Leslie I HOPE to have finally developed enough self-awareness to alter my behavior. 

Posted to antphrodite (RE: 2 Missing children from Nova Scotia, Canada) Uploaded on 05/28/2025

Thank you to ant for a reading. You never know what might lead to solving this case. Ant seemed to be on-point with describing the family's low income, being overwhelmed (he had 2, she had 2 and they had the baby) and possible neglect due to exhaustion (these two missing children may have been on the autism spectrum). My hope is that someone either local or perhaps distant family members decided to help the children become part of a more stable family (not thinking cult). Otherwise, this adventure and journey of these two little ones most likely ended tragically. 

Posted to Gossip, Rumor & Innuendo (RE: Misc. Cases) Uploaded to You Tube 05/28/2025

INNUENDO or ACCURATE, you decide. The Karen Read saga started on January 29 2022 with the d3ath of Officer John O'Keefe. Karen Read had been dating Officer O'Keefe. They yelled...a lot. Mom O'Keefe was never a fan of Karen Read. Officer O'Keefe was a single adoptive dad of two. Karen Read grew to like and even love the children. The location of this saga was a small town with some powerful but quite narrow-minded residents who were/are fond of using alcohol more frequently than water. These narrow-minded small town powerful people had even more powerful friends at the palace (aka the County and the Commonwealth). The County of Norfolk and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts operate similar to a medieval kingdom with largesse (aka power and money) given as favors to friends of "the King" or "the Prince". While non-friends get nothing but problems. Remember how angry the King of England (think UK) got in 1776? That reaction on a slightly smaller scale was comparable to reactions of the county of Norfolk and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Everyone yelled at one another saying, "it's your fault" and "no it's your fault". Mandatory attendance at a circus of a court soon followed. Many lied foolishly. Others developed amnesia. A few were brave and true. As of the date of this comment that circus is still in town with fools, wizards and general populace in attendance. CLIFFHANGER to this story: the positions of "King" and "Prince" are only a few of the titles that will be on the ballot of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on November 3 2026.😉 

Posted to Gavin Fish (RE: Discussion with"Hillbilly Law" on Kentucky Judge murder) 05/30/2205

I enjoyed this discussion. I come from an area that has its own well-documented "issues" with LE and judges. What can be done to avoid corruption and incompetence? As a candidate on a ballot, there is the chance of putting someone in power that has a familiar name and/or known endorsement. If person is appointed, there is the inherent danger of power being concentrated in too few hands. What is the solution? Oversight by a neutral party?  Annually "checks" mandated when a position is acquired by appointment? Professional peer reviewed credentials filed before your name can be placed on the ballot? It is all so confusing. I now regret skipping a course elective in Constitutional Law, but I did take the elective in Ethics. Probably completion of both courses should be linked to the award of any diploma in higher education.

Posted to Uncivil Law (RE: Karen Read Trial Day #24 -first def witness:Matthew DiSorga) 05/30/2025

One has to wonder why a man as smart (admittedly deficient in other areas such as ethics...allegedly) as Brennan (1) took this job and (2) asked Matthew DiSorga some of the dumbest questions that I have ever heard (that includes twitter). After Brennan's cross of DiSorga, full disclosure, I was doubly confused. Both by the caliber of the questions matched with Brennan's seemingly magically disappearing IQ. So why? Perhaps to guarantee a mistrial by confusion (aka smoke and mirrors)? Brennan would like a guilty verdict, however doubtful that is his primary goal.  As for Proctor, guessing either defense knows he will take the 5th or be otherwise unavailable for testimony in this trial. Either retrial (aka trial #3) or Appellate Court as Uncivil said, neither are good for Karen Read, family of Officer O'Keefe nor the taxpayers of the Commonwealth.

Posted to Jenna Miscavige (RE: Part 3 of family history damage due to cult) Uploaded 05/30.2025

Even without a cult's manipulation, a family's dysfunction can force separation. This may be essential if only for one's mental health. I have personal knowledge of that sad situation.There should be no guilt in that decision. With the inevitable family issues (you can pick your friends, but not so much your relatives) compounded by a cult encouraging individuals to devalue family and friends is not making this a better world, quite the opposite in fact. I am happy that Jenna and Dallas (even the divorce was a step forward in acknowledgement of each other's differing needs) along with their children appear to be succeeding in avoiding generational pain and dysfunction. LOVE to you all.